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Publishers Killed the Paperback, Then Blamed Readers (jacobin.com)
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Article isn't about ebooks and ebook readers specifically, but it's an interesting look at reading habits and how they change and how publishers react.

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[–] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (2 children)

I used to love those cheap paperbacks. Not that I dont love my ebook reader. Its more a complement because:

  1. A normal paperback will last decades (or longer!)
  2. Does not require a battery for reading.
  3. I can sell it or let others borrow it easy. And its not a huge deal to get it back.

And I love ebook readers because:

  1. You can adjust just about everything including the font (for my old eyes)
  2. My entire library on one device....or multiple ;)
  3. You can get together and have "digital swap meets" and share your favorite license free editions of your books! hehe

You can still get some paperbacks with some publishers. But yeah in the US its almost all the more expensive book types. More for looking bright on a shelf rather than reading.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    What really sucks, is that the cheap paperbacks stopped being so cheap. I saw new ones that were $15. But I do still love going to used bookstores and seeing them for $1.75.

    I'm mostly an ebook reader now, but I still buy the occasional rare paperback for my shelves here in my study.

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